What was Ancient athens military training like?

Athenian Education & Military Training. The primary purpose of Athenian education was to produce thinkers, people well-trained in arts and sciences, people ... read more

The military of ancient Athens was composed by its own citizens. We can distinguish the land army into 3 main forces; The hoplites , the cavalry and the skirmishers. The hoplites were the main decisive force in each and every battle that took place from the archaic period (~700 BC) to hellenistic period (~250 BC) between greek participants. read more

By the time the young Athenian males turned 18, they would give their oath to the Gods of the City, and join the city's army for a two full years of basic training. read more